Leon C



Leon C Pereira PhD

Clinical & Behavioral Psychologist,

& Professor

45-955 Kamehameha Hwy, Suite 401 Tel: (808) 255-3618

Kaneohe, HI 96744 Fax: (808) 235-0321

Website: Email: ShrinkRap@BestMail.US

VITA

EDUCATION

PhD in Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Psychology

Department of Psychology, University of Hawaii, at Manoa, HI. Research Interests: Personality and Depression. Dissertation: Personality Sub-types and Depression. Chair: Professor Karl Minke, December, 1996.

MA in Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Psychology

Department of Psychology, University of Hawaii, at Manoa, HI. Research Interests: Personality. Thesis: The Effect of the Manipulation of Self-Concept on Social Behavior. Chair: Professor Karl Minke. April 1990.

Master of Arts Social Psychology

Department of Psychology, University of Bombay, India. Research Interests: Social Perception. Thesis: Perception of Initiatory and Retaliatory Cheating Behavior. Chair: Professor Suresh Kanekar. September 1984.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Department of Psychology, St. Xavier’s College, University of Bombay, India. June 1982.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor

Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI: Teaching on campus and online courses in Psychology. Courses include: Statistics in Psychology, Research Methods, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Learning and Cognition, and Tests and Measurement. January 2006 to present.

Adjunct Professor

Ryokan College, Los Angeles, CA: Teaching online graduate courses in Psychology. Courses include: Theories of Personality, Clinical Techniques. August 2008 to present.

Lecturer

University of Hawaii, at Manoa, HI: Taught courses in Psychology.. Courses included: Personality Theory and Abnormal Psychology. 1997, 1992, 1991, and 1990.

Teaching Assistant

University of Hawaii, at Manoa, HI: taught, and assisted in various Psychology courses. 1986 to 1988.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical and Behavioral Psychologist

Private Practice: Individual, marital, play, art, and family therapy; diagnosis and evaluation. Clientele: children (age 4 and up), adolescents, and adults. Specializing in depression and anxiety, and behavior and relationship problems. February 1998 to Present.

Clinical Psychologist

Department of Education, State of Hawaii: Consultation, IEP and eligibility meeting participation, supervision, and evaluations for schools in the Kaimuki Complex. Review of evaluations, treatment plans, and appropriateness of service. February 2003 to January 2004.

Clinical Psychologist

Contract provider for DOE and DOH: Evaluation, therapy, IEPs, supervision of Therapeutic Aides and Master’s level Evaluators. February 1998 to August 2001.

Clinical Psychologist

Department of Health, State of Hawaii: Consultation, training, and supervision for Windward Family Guidance Center. IEP and eligibility meeting participation; review of evaluations, treatment plans, and appropriateness of service. June 1997 to January 1998.

Psychotherapist

Pain Management Clinic, Honolulu, HI: Therapy, pain management, and biofeedback for adults with chronic pain disorders. April 1996 to November 1996.

Psychotherapist

Marimed Foundation, Kailua, HI: Assessments, treatment planning, individual, group, family, and milieu therapy for teenagers in a ship-based residential program; oversight of behavior management program, supervision and consultation. February 1996 to March 1996.

Crisis Worker

Crisis Response System Project, Helping Hands Hawaii: Phone and outreach interventions for children, adolescents, and adults in mental health crises; lethality assessments, referrals, and ex-parte submissions. Evaluation and therapy for adults in a crisis shelter. September 1993 to June 1995 and March 1992 to August 1992.

Research Consultant

Social Science Research Institute, University of Hawaii, at Manoa: Developed and administered surveys, on the effectiveness of teaching methods, and conducted classroom observations in schools on Oahu and Maui. February 1986 to June 1986.

Statistical Analyst

Market Research Consultants, Bombay, India: Analyzed market research data. January 1985 to July 1985.

TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Clinical Psychology Intern

Camarillo State Hospital and Developmental Center, Camarillo, CA: Diagnosis, evaluation, treatment-planning, individual, group, family, and art therapy for inpatient adolescents, adults, and geriatric with serious mental illness, autism, and mental retardation; presented seminars and in-service training. UCLA Research Program: Conducted research and taught psycho-educational modules with adults. September 1992 to August 1993.

Clinical Psychology Practicum

Windward Community Mental Health Center, Kaneohe, HI: Evaluation and individual, group, conjoint, and family therapy for adults and geriatric clients in an outpatient clinic and Day Treatment Program; crisis intervention, schizophrenia aftercare. September 1990 to May 1991.

Clinical Psychology Practicum

Center for Learning and Achieving Students, Honolulu, HI: Evaluation, consultation, treatment-planning, individual, group, family, and milieu therapy for elementary school students in a Day Treatment Program setting. September 1989 to May 1990.

Clinical Psychology Practicum

Hawaii State Hospital, Kaneohe, HI: Evaluation, consultation, treatment-planning, individual, group, family, and milieu therapy for low-functioning adults, with serious mental illness, in an inpatient setting; research. September 1988 to May 1989.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Acting Editor-in-Chief

PsychNews International, PNI@stjohns.edu, 1996 to 2000

Editor

Resource Section, PsychNews International, PNl@stjohns.edu, 1996 to 2000

Board Member

Worldwide India Network, pj-win@CS.Stanford.EDU, 1994 to 2000

Editor

Department of Psychology Newsletter, University of Hawaii, 1991

Co-Editor

The International Newsletter of Uninomic Psychology, 1988

Editorial Consultant

The International Newsletter of Uninomic Psychology, 1987

PUBLICATIONS

Pereira, L. (1996). Personality subtypes and depression. Unpublished dissertation.

Weiner, H.R., Shigezawa, N., Trevorrow, T., & Pereira, L. (1991). A companion program for the chronically mentally ill patient. Journal of Rehabilitation Psychology, 5, 12-15.

Pereira, L. (1990). The effect of the manipulation and of self-statements on test scores and social behavior. Unpublished Master's thesis.

Pereira, L., & Kanekar, S. (1984). Perception of initiatory and retaliatory cheating behavior. Indian Psychologist, 3(1), 17-20.

PRESENTATIONS

Pereira, L. (1990). Self-statements and social behavior. Paper presented at the Hawaii Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, HI.

Pereira, L. (with Weiner, H.R., Shigezawa, N., Trevorrow, T.) (1989). A companion program for the chronically mentally ill patient. Symposium presented at the Hawaii Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, HI.

Pereira, L. (1989). Relating psychology and anthropology: A Paradigmatic Behaviorism perspective. Paper presented at the Hawaii Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, HI.

Pereira, L. (1988). A proposal for experimental research in personality and its assessment. Paper presented at the Hawaii Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, HI.

Pereira, L. (1987). A Paradigmatic Behaviorism analysis of the self-concept and related concepts. Paper presented at the Hawaii Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, HI.

AWARDS

Thomas S Merrill Student Award. Outstanding Student Presentation. the Hawaii Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, HI. 1987

Rama Watumull Foundation Scholarship. 1985

PSYCHOLOGIST LICENSE

State of Hawaii

PSY – 614 (1997)

REFERENCES

Vince Tsushima PhD, JD, Assistant Dean of Liberal Arts; Program Chair of Psychology, Justice Administration, and Law; Assistant Professor of Psychology, Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI. Tel: (808) 544-9340 Email: vtsushima@hpu.edu

Langley Frissell, PhD, Director, Distance Learning Programs; Adjunct Faculty, Psychology, Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI. Tel: (808) 543-8025 Email: lfrissell@hpu.edu

Laurie Edwards PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice, Kaneohe, HI. Tel: (808) 772-0423

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